Includes bibliographical references.

1. Introduction / M.J. Schick -- I. Organic chemistry of nonionic surfactants -- 2. Mechanism of ethylene oxide condensation / N. Shachat and H.L. Greenwald -- 3. Polyoxyethylene alkylphenols / C.R. Enyeart -- 4. Polyoxyethylene alcohols / W.B. Satkowski, S.K. Huang, and R.L. Liss -- 5. Polyoxyethylene esters of fatty acids / W.B. Satkowski, S.I. Huang, and R.L. Liss -- 6. Polyoxyethylene mercaptans / H. Lemaire -- 7. Polyoxyethylene alkylamines / R.A. Reck -- 8. Polyoxyethylene alkylamides / E. Jungermann and D. Taber -- 9. Polyol surfactants / F.R. Benson -- 10. Polyalkylene oxide block copolymers / I.R. Schmolka -- 11. Nonionics as ionic surfactant intermediates / L.W. Burnette -- 12. Miscellaneous nonionic surfactants / L.W. Burnette -- 13. Synthesis of homogeneous nonionic surfactants / B.A. Mulley -- II. Physical chemistry of nonionic surfactants -- 14. Surface films / H. Lange -- 15. Micelle formation in aqueous and nonaqueous solutions / P. Becher -- 16. Thermodynamics of micelle formation / D.G. Hall and B.A. Pethica -- 17. Solubilization / T. Nakagawa -- 18. Emulsification / P. Becher -- 19. Effect of nonionic surfactants on the stability of dispersions / R.H. Ottewill -- 20. Detergency / J.C. Harris -- 21. Foaming / G.M. Gantz -- 22. Configuration of the polyoxyethylene chain in bulk / M. Rèosch -- 23. Configuration and hydrodynamic properties of the polyoxyethylene chain in solution / F.E. Bailey, Jr. and J.V. Koleske -- III. Analytical chemistry of nonionic surfactants -- 24. Introduction to analytical chemistry of nonionic surfaces / H.G. Nadeau and S. Siggia -- 25. Noninstrumental methods of analysis / H.G. Nadeau and S. Siggia -- 26. Instrumental methods of analysis / H.G. Nadeau and S. Siggia -- 27. Separational methods / H.G. Nadeau and P.H. Waszeciak -- IV. Biology of nonionic surfactants -- 28. Physiological activity of nonionic surfactants / P.H. Elworthy and J.F. Treon -- 29. Biodegradation / M.J. Schick.